audioengr,
Based on the data I have seen ripping thousands of CDs and having DBPoweramp detect and show the errors, I would concur that when errors occur you will hardly ever if ever actually hear them.
However, they may not be as uncommon as some might think.
Also I agree, in reality and for all practical purposes, jitter is a much bigger concern and has stood in the way of good sound with CDs for many for many years. Much better but certainly not extinct these day, at least with cheaper low quality transports. Ripping and streaming is much more reliable. Even good quality and modest cost streamer/DAC combos can deliver very good, detailed, non fatiguing sound.
